How to Remove Pet Hair From Car Seats

If you have a pet that frequently rides in your vehicle, you know how difficult it can be to remove pet hair that is embedded in fabric car seats. It can be frustrating to vacuum your car seats over and over, only to find hair still woven into the fabric. With some time and patience, you can remove pet hair from car seats.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vacuum
• Baking soda
• Soft-bristle brush
• Sticky lint roller
• Duct tape

1. Vacuum the floors and seats of your cars as thoroughly as possible.

2. Sprinkle baking soda on all seat and carpet surfaces. You can also use carpet cleaner with baking soda. The baking soda helps loosen pet hair by breaking the static charge that helps it stick to the car seats and carpet.

3. Work the baking soda into the seats and carpet using a soft-bristle brush.

4. Vacuum the baking soda and loosened pet hair from the car seats and carpet.

5. Use a sticky lint roller to remove remaining pet hair from the upholstery.

6. Remove stubborn hair using strips of extra-sticky duct tape. Press it firmly on the area, then remove the strip. Use a new strip on each section.

Tips & Warnings

• Protect your seats from future pet hair using blankets or seat covers.

[ilivetoteach]

on 7/14/2009 Did I ever need this article! With four dogs, I have plenty of pet hair in my car. *5